Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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